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5 Steps to Lean Warehouse Management
Warehouses aren’t in the business of manufacturing, so it might seem irrelevant to apply the precepts of Lean Manufacturing to the logistics industry. However, says author Jeff Maree, there are surprising bottom-line advantages to managing a “lean warehouse.” Lean...

RFID Turns Green with Cash for Trash
Recycling can be a hit-or-miss system in many communities: Should I separate glass from plastic? What kind of plastic? Aluminum cans or any kind of can? The confusion often discourages people from recycling anything at all. In northwestern New Jersey, however,...

The Visual Hack: Is Your Space Plan Leaking Information?
Cyber attacks are often seen as high-tech crimes involving elusive, amoral code geniuses in foreign countries who work as much for the glory of a brilliant hack as for the enormous paychecks crime bosses deposit in their Swiss bank accounts. However, many cyber crimes...

This is a Bit of a Shock: How To NOT Manage Medical Records
HIPAA has strict regulations regarding the storage of medical records. Whether the information is stored electronically or on paper, the sensitive nature of the data requires a high level of security. Doctors, practice managers, and storage professionals work hard to...

Police Cameras: Unintended Consequences of New Technology
As more and more police departments begin using body cameras, no one would dispute that the tiny video devices are making a positive difference in the behavior of police officers and suspects alike. What very few advocates considered was the management of mountains of...

The Etiquette of the New Economy: Coworking Protocol
For many, the new economy means freelancing, consulting, entrepreneurship, or a combination of all three. The short commute from bedroom to home office can be isolating, and burgeoning coworking spaces offer an alternative to lonely pajama-clad soloists. These open...